Under the TreeEpisode I: 20 Kilometers to Birth

Bernard Mukisa has been lucky his whole life. There was always a helping hand when he needed it, and he’s finally found himself in a position to pay it forward. He and his family have built the Suubi Health Center for Budondo, Uganda and the surrounding villages; the first one locally for 26,000+ people. To provide the funds they need to support Suubi Health Center, they have started growing passion fruit, an agriculturally sustainable crop.

About Ryan LeCluyse

To produce Under the Tree, Ryan LeCluyse partnered with the non-profit Mama Hope and spent three and a half months traveling between Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya. He lived and worked with the families and entrepreneurs responsible for the schools, hospitals, community gardens, and other community projects. This interactive mini documentary is the culmination of the photography, films, writing, and design from his experience.

The idea that doing handwork may be 'therapeutic' in a general way, and the themes of 'Art Therapy' are familiar to most people. The Forgiveness Book Project is designed to embed a specific process, forgiveness, in the act of making a book.

The Forgiveness Book Project, hosted by Mary Yordy, with volunteers from the Triangle Book Arts Group. Participants will make their Forgiveness Books and place them in the Forgiveness Book Library at a workshop at FRANK on Saturday, Aug. 22nd, from 12:00-4:00.

Participation in this workshop will require materials and instructions to be obtained - free of charge - at the opening reception for Renaissance on Friday, August 14, 6-9PM (exact time to pick up materials will be announced if they differ from the hours of the reception) . This workshop is open to all, but will be limited by the supplies available.

Join members of Triangle Book Arts for an informal, hands-on workshop in several basic book arts techniques. We'll create decorative papers using rubber stamps, make simple folded book structures, and learn some basic pop-up techniques. Materials and tools provided; family-friendly.

This event is free and open to the public; join us for part or all of the workshop

"In January, 2015, I went to Cameroon to work on an audio/visual project that involved girls orphaned due to AIDS. From meeting with the Director of Cameroon TV and Radio to sharing a simple meal on the floor of a village hut, the trip took many unexpected twists and turns. I appreciate this opportunity to share the Cameroon experience with friends, fellow artists, and the FRANK community." - Anne Gregory

Local oil painters Julia Harmon and Carroll Lassiter team up for People and Places, a show about memory. Using vintage amateur photography, Julia explores the emotional content carried in the image and how it ties to memory. Carroll finds memories rooted in the landscape of North Carolina, the fields, skies and roads traveled between Orange County and Edenton. This exhibition also includes, wood-turned pieces by Frank Penta.

An art band, in it's truest form. Holy Spirit Revival offers a bridge to the original spirit of creation. Using music and art and sound, with a blend of psychedelic, progressive and folk genre's, HSR breaks the mold in an effort to revitalize the essence or Rock N Roll.

Colin Sheehandrums and tablaKeith Kimmelguitar and lead vocalsLouly Peacock keyboard and vocals

An exhibition by the Karen Youth Art Group, from the Transplanting Traditions Community Farm. These student artists and refugees from Thailand, are developing artwork to be incorporated into a bilingual, Karen and English, children’s book.

Unnecessary Measures is Carrboro's co-ed and oldest a capella group! We have a wide variety of genre and repertoire, and we perform at school concerts, fundraisers, community dinners, and more. We hope you enjoy at the FRANK Gallery!

FRANK’s Community Outreach Program collaborates on a range of events that create partnerships between a diverse population of artists and the community, with an emphasis on inclusivity. With the Orange County Autism Society, Frank Gallery and seven local organizations celebrate Autism Awareness. Please join us for two events at FRANK.

Sunday, April 12, 4:00-7:00 pm, we host a reception of the NC Art Therapy Institute exhibition of children’s art work from the Orange County schools.

One-hundred artists. Fifty exhibitions. Twenty-two members. Five years. Just one FRANK.

Over the past five years, FRANK has enriched the town of Chapel Hill through dynamic programming and vibrant exhibitions. Join us to celebrate those individuals who make it all happen. Our fifth annual Members’ Spotlight exhibition showcases the 22 member artists of the Franklin Street Arts Collective and what they do best – make art. For collectors and art lovers alike, each artist presents a body of work. This special exhibition includes photography, painting, ceramics, woodwork, mixed media, and jewelry, covering all that FRANK has to offer.

Five professional women artists: paper, paint, glue, camera, canvas, scissors, thread; exploring the edges of white. Edge of White explores abstraction through the eyes of these artists using photography, paper collage, paper sculpture, painting, and multimedia. The use of “edge” is represented as a spatial concept, an opportunity to consider line, shape, or border. Some artists expand beyond the rim of the frame with work that spills over onto the floor, suspended from the ceiling; while others have chosen to trap or bind their work within the edges of the enclosed frame.

Each artist addresses the use of white as a stimulus to explore color, reflection, shadow, and design. White may dominate the composition or present itself as a quiet formal gesture within the overall arrangement.

Join us to celebrate our travel journal workshop participants as we wrap up our first five sessions. These artists have been to FRANK, UNC, the Ackland, and two TLC sites as they begin and continue their journeys as plein air sketchers.

Travel Journals: a drawing experience with four FRANK Gallery artists.

Join FRANK Gallery for a series of plein air workshops! We will travel to 4 locations and practice different drawing techniques with 4 different artists over the course of this series. You will receive your own blank journal in which to work during each workshop and to continue to practice your skills in between sessions.

No previous experience necessary; teens and adults are welcome. Our artists are excited to help you try new things and move your creativity in fresh directions.

Friday March 13 from 6-9 pm at FRANK GalleryReception for workshops participants and Journal exhibition

*Scholarships are available for one youth and one senior thanks to Mace Construction Inc, if you would like to find out more on how to be considered for a scholarship please contact Nerys Levy at rilevy@mindspring.com (do not contact FRANK Gallery directly). Materials will be provided by FRANK Gallery unless otherwise stated for specific sessions. Space is limited to 15 people per session so register for your seat now or make this a great holiday gift!

Help bring in the holiday season with FRANK! Once again, FRANK will be collaborating with the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and the N.C. Cancer Hospital to collect new and very gently used art supplies for the Expressive Arts Program. The program gives UNC cancer patients and caregivers the opportunity to express themselves through art.

On December 4th FRANK will host a holiday party and kickoff event, there will be a bin for art supply donations. Items may be dropped off prior to the event and throughout the month of December. Please contact Torey Mishoe, gallery manager, at 919-636-4135 or info@frankisart.com with questions or for more information about the event.

Donation ideas for the Expressive Arts Program(please donate NEW items; donations do not have to be limited to these):

Join us for a lively discussion about the role of public art and advocacy in fostering engaged, inclusive communities. FRANK artist Barbara Tyroler will discuss her project Rockin' the Spectrum, part of an annual community arts engagement project sponsored by the Town of Chapel Hill's Public and Cultural Arts Office and the Public Arts Commission. Musical performance by Alison Weiner and Red Nucleus.

FRANK Gallery, the original founder of what has become the region-wide Click! Triangle Photography Festival (www.clicktrianglephoto.org), is entering its third year with its centerpiece Frank:inFocus photographyexhibition, Engaging Light.* This exhibit will feature FRANK’s highly skilled member and consigning photographers, as well as special invited guests including Elizabeth Matheson, Tama Hochbaum and Leah Sobsey. Photographer John Rosenthal will also be exhibiting as our Featured Artist this month.

FRANK's acclaimed ceramic artists take the spotlight this October. From the small and whimsical to the large and sculptural, our artists exemplify the range of possibility in this exciting medium. Included in this exhibition will be award winning and collectible ceramicists Eric Serritella, Sasha Bakaric and Judith Ernst, and many others. We are especially pleased to feature new work made specifically for FRANK from perennial favorite Noah Riedel.

"Bending Sticks; an evening with Patrich Dougherty" on Friday July 18th . This event will include the screening of the film "Bending Sticks" which highlights the work of environmental artist Patrick Dougherty's extraordinary and monumental scale works built with live saplings.The film will be shown at the Varsity Theater at 7:00pm followed by a reception at FRANK Gallery at which the artist will be present. Tickets are $30 and space is limited.

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Mission Statement

The Mission of the Franklin Street Arts Collective is to support the local arts community and promote a vibrant downtown Chapel Hill through exhibits, events, programs, and educational outreach through FRANK Gallery.